Discover the most common winter plant care mistakes and learn how to avoid them for healthier plants. Get expert tips on ...

In nature, plant roots are always colonized by fungi. This interaction can be either mutualistic, benefiting both the plant and the fungus, or pathogenic, where the fungus harms the host plant. A ...

For 450 million years, plants and soil fungi have been trading partners. The fungi weave through plant roots, delivering ...

When a maize plant is attacked by the fungus Ustilago maydis, tumor-like tissue growths occur at the site of infection. How the pathogen causes this response in its host has long been unknown. But a ...

In lab experiments, the yellow flag iris and a root fungus worked together as a natural strategy to remove forever chemicals from water. Wetlands act as nature’s kidneys: They trap sediments, absorb ...

Winter is the best time to prune roses, but in our climate there’s no need for drastic cuts — trimming back one-third to one-half is enough. Photo courtesy Getty Images. Do you have a gardening ...

A beloved 250-year-old tree in Kansas City is set to be removed after succumbing to root fungus, marking the end of an era for a community landmark that had provided shade and shelter for centuries.

One of the most common, but little-known, tree problems in our region popped up, almost literally, in the past few weeks. Walking through a property earlier this month, examining trees for problems of ...

Their control is now one of my most frequently asked questions, Don Kinzler writes, which also indicates their control isn’t ...

BECAUSE OF GOOD drainage and aeration, highly organic potting mixes are the media of choice for most houseplants. On the downside, they also are the choice of fungus gnats for breeding. If you have ...

Researchers have identified two fungal enzymes that hijack the immune system of plants, playing a critical role in the colonization of plant roots. These findings open new avenues for interventions in ...